Humpback whale tail show
by Claudia M Photography
Title
Humpback whale tail show
Artist
Claudia M Photography
Medium
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Description
Found in oceans and seas around the world, humpback whales typically migrate up to 25,000 kilometers (16,000 mi) each year. Humpbacks feed only in summer, in polar waters, and migrate to tropical or subtropical waters to breed and give birth in the winter. During the winter, humpbacks fast and live off their fat reserves. Their diet consists mostly of krill and small fish. Humpbacks have a diverse repertoire of feeding methods, including the bubble net feeding technique.
Like other large whales, the humpback was and is a target for the whaling industry. Once hunted to the brink of extinction, its population fell by an estimated 90% before a moratorium was introduced in 1966. While stocks have since partially recovered, entanglement in fishing gear, collisions with ships, and noise pollution continue to impact the 80,000 humpbacks worldwide.
Humpback whales are generally curious about objects in their environments. Some individuals, referred to as "friendlies", approach whale-watching boats closely, often staying under or near the boat for many minutes. Because humpbacks are often easily approachable, curious, easily identifiable as individuals, and display many behaviors, they have become the mainstay of whale-watching tourism in many locations around the world. Hawaii has used the concept of "ecotourism" to use the species without killing them. This whale-watching business brings in a revenue of $20 million per year for the state's economy.
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August 8th, 2017
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Mary Ann Weger
Congratulations! Your beautiful work has been featured in the Fine Art America group “FAA- Pixels All Stars”! You are invited to archive your featured image for permanent storage and for viewing on the Discussions Page—topic name: “3c--Open--FEATURED IMAGES to Archive & Thank You Thread - OCT. & NOV, 2017”. Simply copy your image’s URL, and paste it at -- https://fineartamerica.com/groups/f-a-a--pixels-all-stars.html?showmessage=true&messageid=3770140
Claudia M Photography
John, Colette, Mariola and Jannice, thank you all so much for featuring this image in your groups! :)